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The hysterical no 1 New York Times bestseller by Newbery honoree Carl Hiaasen -- featuring gators, animal wranglers, inept reality TV hosts and one frozen iguana.
Wahoo Cray has grown up with a zoo in his backyard - alligators, snakes, rats, monkeys and parrots ... but it's his dad who's the real unpredictable critter. When his dad takes a job with a reality TV show called EXPEDITION SURVIVAL, Wahoo figures he'll have to do a bit of wrangling himself to keep his dad from killing the show's inept star Derek Badger, who insists on using real wild animals for his stunts. And Wahoo's acquired a shadow named Tuna, a girl who's hiding from her own dad. They've only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties promptly get lost themselves. And then Tuna's dad shows up with a gun...
It's anyone's guess who will survive...

Synopsis

The hysterical no 1 New York Times bestseller by Newbery honoree Carl Hiaasen -- featuring gators, animal wranglers, inept reality TV hosts and one frozen iguana.

Wahoo Cray has grown up with a zoo in his backyard - alligators, snakes, rats, monkeys and parrots ... but it's his dad who's the real unpredictable critter. When his dad takes a job with a reality TV show called EXPEDITION SURVIVAL, Wahoo figures he'll have to do a bit of wrangling himself to keep his dad from killing the show's inept star Derek Badger, who insists on using real wild animals for his stunts. And Wahoo's acquired a shadow named Tuna, a girl who's hiding from her own dad. They've only been on location in the Everglades for a day before Derek gets bitten by a bat and goes missing in a storm. Search parties promptly get lost themselves. And then Tuna's dad shows up with a gun...

It's anyone's guess who will survive...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 02 May 2013
ISBN 10: 1444006452
ISBN 13: 9781444006452
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: The latest hilarious Hiaasen novel about an animal wrangler whose career takes an unusual turn in the world of reality TV when he is hit on the head by a frozen iguana.

Media Reviews

An epic read -- Noah Sheldrick, aged 12 * Kid Around *
Crazy comedy from acclaimed adult writer * Flipside *
Hilarious * Carousel *
Fans of Carl Hiaasen's work will be familiar with his distinctive sense of humour and penetrating eye for human failings ... hugely entertaining, but also thought-provoking, addressing some serious social issues * Book Trust *
An extremely funny and entertaining story which also manages ... to say some serious and important things ... an excellent, fast-moving comedy adventure. It is also a highly effective attack on the sham contrivances of reality TV ... highly recommended * School Librarian *
Satire is a powerful weapon in the hands of an expert , and you're more likely to laugh out loud than cry during this book because the situations the characters get themselves into are so utterly off-the-wall... well worth a look. * THE BOOK BAG *
An hilarious, edge of your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures, which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. -- Julia Eccleshare * LOVEREADING4KIDS *

Author Bio

Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida, where he lives today with his family. He has written many books, both for adults and younger readers. He writes a weekly column for the Miami Herald.